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Caniço is a parish in the municipality of Santa Cruz in the Madeira Islands. It was elevated to city status in 2005. The population in 2011 was 23,368, in an area of 11.99 km².


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Caniço


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1 - Cristo Rei

The Christ the King statue also known as the Sacred Heart statue, is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Garajau, Madeira.

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2 - Madeira Botanical Garden

Madeira Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Funchal, Madeira, opened to the public in 1960. The area was previously part of an estate belonging to the family of William Reid, founder of Reid's Hotel.

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3 - Coasteering in Madeira

Enjoy a Coasteering excursion in Madeira, where you can jump off cliffs right into the ocean, climb on the rocks, and swim your way through this adventure. Experience the rush of adrenaline as you jump off cliffs up to 18 to 20 meters high, taki...

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4 - Farmers' Market

   6 km away

The Mercado dos Lavradores is a fruit, vegetable, flower and fish market in Funchal, Madeira. The building was designed by Edmundo Tavares and opened on 24 November 1940.

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5 - Santa Cruz

   6 km away

Santa Cruz is a municipality, a parish and a city in the eastern part of the island of Madeira. It is the second most populous municipality, behind Funchal. The population in 2011 was 43,005, in an area of 81.50 km².

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6 - Mountain bike in Madeira

Enjoy a thrilling adventure in the heart of Madeira while admiring the ocean views on this mountain bike excursion from Poiso to Camacha. This Mountain Biking Trail Experience is perfect for anyone looking to get their heart pumping while taking...

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7 - Monte Palace Tropical Garden

   7 km away
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8 - Funchal

   8 km away

Funchal is the largest city, the municipal seat and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

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9 - Mountain Bike in Funchal

Come and spend an exciting day in Madeira with this mountain bike tour along the Levada da serra, near Funchal! From Funchal, the capital of Madeira, stretches an extensive system of levadas, irrigation canals that in the past provided water to the r...

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10 - Ribeiro Frio

   10 km away

The village of Ribeiro Frio is situated in the interior of the island of Madeira. It belongs to the parish of São Roque do Faial, the municipality of Santana, and is located around 15 kilometers from Funchal.

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11 - Pico do Arieiro

   12 km away

Pico do Arieiro, at 1,818 m high, is Madeira Island's third highest peak. Most days, visitors can stand and look down on the clouds. The air is fresh and clear and the sun is very bright. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighbouring island of Porto Santo, 30 miles to the northeast.

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12 - Seekajak in Madeira

Explore Madeira's underwater nature reserve in a thrilling kayaking and snorkeling excursion from Caniço de Baixo in Cap Garajau. Lokoloko knowledgeable guides will take you on a thrilling journey along the stunning coastline from Cani&cc...

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13 - Porto da Cruz

   13 km away

Porto da Cruz Portuguese pronunciation, is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the northeastern corner of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,597, in an area of 25.22 km².

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14 - Pico Ruivo

   15 km away

Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on the Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira with a shorter, easier trail.

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15 - Kayak de mar in Madeira

Explore Madeira's underwater nature reserve in a thrilling kayaking and snorkeling excursion from Caniço de Baixo in Cap Garajau. Lokoloko knowledgeable guides will take you on a thrilling journey along the stunning coastline from Cani&cc...

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16 - Ponta de São Lourenço

   16 km away

Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of the island of Madeira. It is inside the town of Caniçal and forms a part of the municipality of Machico. Its terrain are made up of rocks and herbaceous vegetation.

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17 - Cabo Girão apžvalgos aikštelė

   16 km away
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18 - Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço

   17 km away

The Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço is a lighthouse located on the islet of São Lourenço, marking the extreme east of Madeira Island, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1870 on top of a small extinct volcano and has a focal point of 103 metres. It is the oldest lighthouse in Madeira.

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Farol da Ponta de São Lourenço things to do in Caniço



19 - Santana

   17 km away

Santana, short form for Santa Ana is a municipality along the northern coast of the island of Madeira, in Portuguese archipelago of the same name. The population in 2011 was 7,719, in an area of 95.56 square kilometres.

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20 - Casas Típicas de Santana

   18 km away
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21 - 25 Fontes Falls

   30 km away

The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes.

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22 - PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes / Levada do Risco

   30 km away

The Levada das 25 Fontes is a levada that is located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the most visited levadas on the island. Access is possible via the road ER110 in Paul da Serra.

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23 - Porto Moniz

   40 km away

Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. It is located west of Santana and Machico, and northwest of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 2,711, in an area of 82.93 km². The municipality features a natural complex of lava pools that are popular with locals and tourists.

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24 - Ponta Do Pargo

   43 km away

The Farol da Ponta do Pargo is an active lighthouse located in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1922 on top of Ponta Vigia, a rocky cliff escarpment and has a focal height of 312 metres.

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